egyptianise

verb (used with object)

to make Egyptian; assign Egyptian origin or characteristics to.

verb (used without object)

to become Egyptian; adopt Egyptian manners or characteristics.

Also, especially British, E·gyp·tian·ise.

Origin:
1655–65; Egyptian + -ize

Related forms

E·gyp·tian·i·za·tion, noun

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